James May has hinted that he will not return to Top Gear, saying the presenters come "package".

The show's presenter has been sensationally axed after punching a producer, and his co-host has admitted while he is choosing to remain quiet about his own future, he thinks that, along with Richard Hammond, the trio come as a team.

James May reacts to Jeremy Clarkson being sacked by BBC (Image: YouTube)

He told Sky News: "Well I don't wanna talk about that too much, but I think the three of as a package, it works for very complicated reasons that a lot of people don't fully understand.

"So that will require a lot of painful thought."

The host was also asked who he would like to see as a replacement, and while he refused to give a definitive answer he hinted at where his loyalties lie.